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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1922

Page

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Hodgson is Best Choice for Athens Health Officer

The columnist praises Dr Harold Hodgson as the ideal health officer for Athens, citing home talent, fitness for the role, prior wartime service, and popularity. He argues Hodgson will ensure clean sanitation and safe food, and urges swift action on street improvements and a brighter White Way.

Larry Gantia Harold Hodgson Tna Dr. Hodgsons Athens Newton House Ao Corderoy Road City Hall Cty Hall Winder Clayton Lnk College Avenue Froud Street Carrot Borge Agricula Nira College Mmllonee Saiid

Boy Scouts Return From Mountain Camp

Sixty three Boy Scouts plus leaders H A Pocorgrove and L J Sexton came home from a fifteen day camp at Mountain City praising the outing. Oscarinfo- Whorter earned Eagle Scout honor as one of ten campers to gain many merit badges. over one hundred badges were earned by the group. Turner, a former University of Georgia student and scout executive, gave a rousing send off and attended a twelve day training at Mercer University. The camp reported no illnesses and discussed future improvements including towers and shacks. Most scouts advanced at least one rank, with MecWhorter’s Eagle rank highlighted. The camp remains unnamed with executives planning a future gathering near Mountain City.

H. A. Pocorgrove L. J. Sexton Mountain City Oscarinfo Gare Ddvat Jaurele Yourig ‘iMu Turner Banner-Herald University of Georgia Mercer University Athens J. Z. Vox Wire Pendergraph MecWhorter Jimmy ‘Harris Archie Simpson Wade’ Snow Mountain Oy

Commerce Girl Wed Revenue Collector Here

A fragment from a historic newspaper notes a commerce girl related event with a revenue official, mentioning W. Wade of the revenue department and Miss Gladys Brown in a setting near Athena. The text references a writ and court context, with unclear names and garbled phrasing.

Athena W. W. ‘Wade Revenue Department Gladys’ Brown Ferne Fate Mead Persort Crichons Mr" Wade

Taxi firm touts tire plane service to U S cities

A Columbus taxi company advertises tire plane service nationwide with offers for quick trips to Chicago, New York, and other destinations. It promises prompt cab pickup to fly passengers to distant points, highlighting rapid urban travel by air linked with land transport.

Columbus United States Chicago New York

Baxter district school site choice postponed by board

The School Board Committee postponed the selection of a Baxter district school lot at its Tuesday meeting. Plans were approved to proceed with Chase Street school building and to invite architects for proposals. The panel also considered new desks and blackboards for Oconee Street and the East Athens Negro School.

Baxter District J. W. Barnett Chase Bt Captain Barnett Oconee Street East Athens

Vardeman Second In Miss Pinar Primary Returns

Official returns from about 18 004 precincts in Mississippi compiled by the Times Picayune show Stephens 25 651 votes, Vardeman 20 825, Kearney 7 445 in Tuesday's Democratic primary for senatorial nomination.

Vardeman Stephens Associated Press New Orleans Mississippi Times Picayune Kearney

Arrest of Former French Artist Briand Reported in Rouen

Police in Rouen report the arrest of former French artist Briand. The brief notice provides few details but notes official confirmation from police headquarters and mentions ongoing investigations.

FAL Efforts. TRUST Pass Leadership by Philips

Trust pass leadership of Chairman Philips of the Republican State Central Committee. report notes faltering efforts within the party structure and ongoing calls for stronger organization and unity ahead of upcoming elections.

Philips Republican State Central

Gol M G Michael Celebrates 60th Birthday Here

Gol M G Michael celebrated his sixtieth birthday Tuesday with his family at a reunion. He was later honored with an informal gathering at the Georgian Palm Garden and a theatre party at the Palace. Michael helped build Athens business and civic life and has long supported local growth. His family includes sons Jerome, Leroy, David, and daughter Mrs. Percy Rich of Atlanta.

Pill Monn Pan Ens Hia Michael Palace Athens South Jerome Leroy David Percy Rich Atlanta

Coal shortage threatens Georgia industries and cities

Associated Press reports Georgia faces a serious coal shortage as industries and municipal utilities near shutdowns. John T. Bolfeulliet, directing state coal distribution under Hoover, warns supply could falter in days, risking large job losses and lengthy delays to restart shipments.

Associated Press Atlanta Georgia John Bolfeultlet

Lillian Burgess Sought in Unclear Notice

An unclear fragment references Lillian Burgess with a variant of a maiden or surname, appearing in a historical notice or obituary context, but the full details and actions remain unreadable in the surviving text.

Clarke County Wins District Stock Judging Contest

Clarke County led by Paul Fleming Stanley Allen and Fred Carnay captured first place at the district stock judging contest held at the State College of Agriculture. Clarke scored 2 193 points beating six other Northeast Georgia counties and earning a chance to compete at the Southeastern Fair in Chicago. County Agent Jones Purcell praised the team as the first of its kind in Georgia with Fleming the top scorer at 971 points followed by Allen and Carnay. Other Clarke participants and county agents from neighboring counties are listed among the contest standings and organizers plan next steps for the state meet.

Clarke County Paul Fleming Stanley Allen Fred Carnay Jones Purcell Georgia Additonn Paul, Fleming Stanley Alten Rembert Greene Jackson Herschel Harris Oconee Ocones Hussie Downs Thomas Fullilove Willie J. Culberson James Echols Newton Orion George B. P. Roonemore Ray Adams Gwrrett Tom Oliver Alen Oliver Robert Whitworth Walton Lamar Partain Joe aCmpbel Wayman Paige Clarke W. H. Hirach Jackson B. Truitt Oco‘nee J. K. Luck Newton Mr. Robinson Gwinett W. &. Long Athens Rome Woman's Club Mem

Coal profits push prompts new US price control plan

Washington calls Congress to authorize legal weapons to block coal profiteering as talks yield a new advisory committee and a contract extending to next April. Immediate resumption of soft coal production ordered after miners and operators sign wage terms. a wage scale is ready for signature and some mines may reopen Wednesday as the strike ends.

Washington Congress Cleveland Associated Preas Joseph Pureglove Lewin Ohio West Virginia Pennsylvania Indiana Timorg Michigan

Augusta Man William Poss Died In Indiana

William Poss, 28, of Augusta, formerly of Athens, died suddenly of heart trouble in Muncie Indiana on Aug 7. He served three years in the U S Navy and earned a life saving medal. Survived by wife, a young son, and his mother Mrs W Call of Augusta.

Albert Poss Banner-Herald Auguesta William W. Call Augusta Athens Muncie Ind Poss United States Navy Ufe Aviation Corps Poea Mra Aod

Rail unions, Harding urge peace as strike nears crisis

President Harding faces pressure to mediate the nationwide rail strike while pledging full federal aid to keep rail operations moving. Officials say there is little prospect of a quick compromise, with union leaders awaiting further talks in Washington. trains moved slowly in Arizona and California as the stalemate persists across the nation.

Wadlenoton Vonaees Sini Harding Mali White House Toad Washington D. C The Associated Press P Harding Chicago Washi Congress Santa Fe Arizona Ofifornia New Ponger Vegas Nevada Southern Way Knoxville Tenn Brotherhood A &1 Northern Pacific

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